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1. A child with intercostal chest indrawing can be classified as having Severe Pneumonia 2. Ginger concotion is a safe remedy to soothe the throat for a young child. 3. A young infant with diarrhea with no dehydration can be given zinc supplement according to Home management(Plan A). 4. Diazepam which is the drug of choice for convulsion can be given rectally.

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5. All sick infant should be assessed for general danger sign. 6. A child with persistent vomiting classified with Severe Dengue H-Fever is treated with Intravenous fluids(PLR) 7. Gentian Violet is a treament for Skin Pustules 8. History of fever can be considered a symptom for assessment of fever in IMCI even there is no fever now.

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9. 1 Pink or 1 Yellow in Dehydration is Yellow 10. 1 Pink and 1 Yellow in cough is Pink

Introduction
What is IMCI? Strategy O.C.I. Core Interventions Principles Steps

Care of the Young Child

Care for the Young Infant

A Systematic, EvidenceBased Strategy.

Introduction
What is IMCI? Strategy O.C.I. Core Interventions Principles Steps

Care of the Young Care for the Child Young Infant Accurate identification of childhood illnesses Ensures appropriate integrated treatment of all major illnesses Strengthens the counseling of caregivers Identifies the need of and speeds up the referral of severely ill children Promotes appropriate care-seeking behaviors Improved nutrition and preventive care Correct implementation of prescribed care

Introduction
What is IMCI? Strategy O.C.I. Core Interventions Principles Steps

Care of the Young Child

Care for the Young Infant

Key Objectives:
 Reduce morbidity and mortality  Improve growth and development of children

Components and Interventions:

 Improve case management skills  Improve over-all health system  Improve family and community health practices

Introduction
What is IMCI? Strategy O.C.I.

Care of the Young Child

Care for the Young Infant

IMCI Intervention Guidelines

Curative Interventions
Core Interventions Principles Steps

Preventive Interventions

Acute Respiratory Infections Diarrhea Malaria Measles Malnutrition Ear infection Local Bacterial Infection Meningitis Jaundice

Breastfeeding support Immunization Nutrition counseling Periodic deworming Vitamin A supplementation Zinc supplementation

Introduction
What is IMCI? Strategy O.C.I. Core Interventions Principles Steps

Care of the Young Child

Care for the Young Infant

 All sick children aged up to five years of age are examined for general danger signs and all young infants are examined for signs of very severe disease.  The children and infants are then assessed for main symptoms.  In addition, all sick children are routinely assessed for nutritional and immunization status, and other potential problems.  Only a limited number of clinical signs are used.

Introduction
What is IMCI? Strategy O.C.I. Core Interventions Principles Steps

Care of the Young Child

Care for the Young Infant

 A combination of individual signs leads to a child's classification within one or more symptom groups rather than a diagnosis.  IMCI management procedures use a limited number of essential drugs  An essential component of IMCI is the counselling of caregivers

Introduction
What is IMCI? Strategy O.C.I. C re I ter e ti Pri ciples Steps

Care of the Young Child

Care for the Young Infant